Congressional Lobbyist at American College of Surgeons Washington DC

Congressional Lobbyist job at American College of Surgeons. Washington DC. About the American College of SurgeonsThe American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visitSummary: The Congressional Lobbyist represents the organization's interests before the U.S. Congress and other organizations within the healthcare industry. The position is responsible for all aspects of legislative development, including analyzing, summarizing, and providing input on current legislation as well as developing legislative solutions that align with the organization's policy priorities. These responsibilities also include working on a team to develop the organization's federal legislative strategy. The position is responsible for written updates. The Congressional Lobbyist also attends political events, works with relevant ACS members and committees, and performs all other duties as assigned.This exempt position will report to the Manager, Legislative and Political Affairs in the Division of Advocacy and Health Policy. It is based in our Washington, D.C. office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.Required Education and/or Experience:• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.• At least 4 years or more of substantive Congressional experience, health care background, and/or lobbying experience required.• In-depth knowledge and experience with legislative process, as well as a general understanding of rules and regulations.• Demonstrated analytical and research skills, including the ability to distill information.Comprehensive Benefits: We're committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!• Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year• Hybrid office schedule• Medical-comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield• Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program• 403(b) Matching Program• Pension Plan• Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care• Employee Assistance Program• Short Term/Long Term Disability• Life Insurance• Domestic Partner Coverage• Plus many other great benefits!The American College of Surgeons is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruitment@facs.org or call (312) 202-5000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)